From haibun to haiku, ghazals to concrete poems, our poets have been experimenting with form with a serious engagement.

When Faiz – who was himself performing – heard her sing, he named his ghazal ... were English literature professors at Allahabad University, and her father had a deep love for Urdu poetry.

NISHTER is a Persian word and it means a lancet, a surgical knife or blade. The 72 nishters or lancets, or 72 heart-pricking couplets, of Mir Taqi Mir was the mantra in Urdu criticism ever since ...

The death anniversary of founder of modern Urdu ghazal Nasir Kazmi is being observed today ... which became very popular. His first poetry collection was 'Barg-e-Nay'. Afterwards, his two more ...